River Thames conditions - advice for boaters

Page Last Updated: 9 December 2016 10:38

Welcome to the Environment Agency's online River Thames conditions update service which displays our current advice to river users. We display warning boards at our locks to inform river users of conditions that may make navigating difficult and dangerous.

This page shows our current advice for each reach of the river between Cricklade and Teddington. We will update this information regularly when warning boards are being displayed at locks and as river conditions change. You can also sign up to our email and RSS service if you would like to receive updates.

When navigating upstream, leave red buoys to the left and green buoys to the right. Avoid yellow and orange buoys, they mark underwater hazards. When navigating downstream remember that the opposite rule applies. For further advice, ask the local duty Lock Keeper.

Romney Lock

There is a recurring fault on the public power system. The head pedestal hydraulic pump can run on causing it to over heat and the thermal cut out to activate. Only an Environment Agency member of staff is able to re-set it. In the event this occurs out of hours, please call 0800 80 70 60 (24hrs).

Suspension of River Thames conditions email updates

Due to technical issues we are unable to notify subscribers of any changes on this web page. Remember to refresh the page each time you log in so that you see the most up to date information.

Key

Caution strong stream

We advise users of all boats not to navigate because the strong flows make it difficult and dangerous.

Caution stream increasing

We advise users of all unpowered boats not to navigate and users of powered boats to find a safe mooring. This is because river flows are likely to strengthen and red boards could be displayed very soon and without warning.

Caution stream decreasing

We advise users of all unpowered boats not to navigate and users of powered boats to navigate with caution.

Floodline

This information is also available on Floodline.
Call 0345 988 1188 or 0845 988 1188 and select option 1, followed by quick dial number 011131 to hear recorded information and advice.